Council of Independent Organizations

Want to Join Greek Life? Make sure that you are eligible?

In order to be considered for membership in a fraternity or sorority at Shaw University, every student must meet the following university requirements and be academically cleared through the Office of Greek Life:

Must be classified as a full-time student the semester prior to and during the current semester of intake

Cumulative grade point average of 2.5

Must be at the status of sophomore with 30 earned credit hours (transfer students must have completed 15 credit hours at Shaw University)

Shaw University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) in all educational programs and activities. For more information, visit the Title IX webpage.